The stories deal with the toll caused by love and obsession. In the
first story, labeled MEKTOUB (WRITTEN), a woman becomes obsessed
with her daughter's lover. Fate, which brought her to this
obsessive state, results in disaster. In the second story, labeled
SHAME, a middle-aged curator falls in love with his sister-in-law.
He sees his life shattered by his own irrational actions. His life
will go on, delivered, but with shame. In the third story, labeled
CONJUGAL BLUES, a man is called on to solve the murders of homeless
men as well as the problem of the disappearance of his wife and
thwart the actions of a group bent on destroying a landmark. The
story resounds to the throbbing beat of Chicago blues as it
explores the dark sides of conjugal love.
General
Imprint: |
Book Surge Publishing Co.
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2009 |
First published: |
May 2009 |
Authors: |
Ahmed Riahi-Belkaoui
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
152 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4392-3597-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Special features >
Short stories
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LSN: |
1-4392-3597-X |
Barcode: |
9781439235973 |
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